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Seyðisfjörður is stuffed with 19th-century timber buildings, brought in kit form from Nor-
way; several of these have been transformed into cosy ateliers where local artisans work
on various projects. A quick loop around town will reveal half-a-dozen places to drop
some krónur, on art, handicrafts and knitwear. Also worth a look is the gallery space above
the Skaftfell cultural centre.
Bláa Kirkjan CHURCH
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.blaakirkjan.is ;Ránargata)
The most prominent of Seyðisfjörður's timber buildings is the photogenic Blue Church.
On Wednesday evenings from July to mid-August, it's the setting for a popular series of
jazz, classical- and folk-music concerts (starting at 8.30pm; tickets Ikr2000); see the web-
site for the program. If you're leaving on the Thursday ferry, this is a lovely way to spend
your final night in Iceland.
Tækniminjasafn Austurlands MUSEUM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.tekmus.is ;Hafnargata 44;adult/child Ikr1000/free; 11am-5pm Mon-
Fri Jun-mid-Sep)
For insight into the town's fishing and telecommunications history, stop by this worthwhile
technical museum. It's housed in two buildings on Hafnargata: the impressive 1894 home
of Norwegian shipowner Otto Wathne (the old telegraph station), and a mechanical work-
shop from 1907.
Activities
Sundhöll Seyðisfjarðar SWIMMING POOL, HOT-POT
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Suðurgata 5;adult/child Ikr480/free; 6.30-9am & 3-8pm Mon-Fri, 1-4pm
Sat Jun-Aug, shorter hours Sep-May)
Seyðisfjörður's indoor pool has a sauna and hot-pots.
Stafdalur Ski Area SKIING
From about December to May, there's downhill and cross-country skiing at Stafdalur, 9km
from Seyðisfjörður on the road to Egilsstaðir - contact the tourist office for details.
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